Kendrick Bourne Explained

Kendrick Bourne
Current Team:New England Patriots
Number:84
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:4 August 1995
Birth Place:Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:205
High School:Milwaukie Academy of the Arts
(Milwaukie, Oregon)
College:Eastern Washington (2013–2016)
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:264
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:3,409
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:21
Pfr:B/BourKe00

Kendrick L. Bourne (born August 4, 1995) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Eastern Washington. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers.

College career

Bourne attended and played college football at Eastern Washington from 2013 to 2016.

College statistics

Eastern Washington Eagles
SeasonTeamGPReceiving
Rec Yards TD
EWU14 7 117 2
EWU14 52 814 10
EWU11 73 998 8
EWU14 79 1,201 7
College Totals[1] 53 211 3,130 27

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

2017 season

On April 30, 2017, the San Francisco 49ers signed Bourne to a three-year, US$1.67 million contract as an undrafted free agent.[2] The contract included $25,000 guaranteed and a signing bonus of $5,000.[3] [4]

Throughout training camp, Bourne competed for a roster spot as a backup wide receiver against Aldrick Robinson, Bruce Ellington, DeAndre Smelter, Aaron Burbridge, DeAndre Carter, B. J. Johnson, and Victor Bolden Jr.[5] Head coach Kyle Shanahan named Bourne the fifth wide receiver on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Marquise Goodwin, Pierre Garçon, Aldrick Robinson, and Trent Taylor.[6]

He made his professional regular season debut during the 49ers’ season-opening 23–3 loss against the Carolina Panthers. Bourne was inactive as a healthy scratch for the next five games (Weeks 2–6). On November 5, 2017, Bourne caught two passes for 39-yards during a 20–10 loss against the Arizona Cardinals.[7] Bourne made his first career reception on a 25-yard pass by C. J. Beathard during the third quarter against the Cardinals.[8] In Week 14, Bourne had a season-high four receptions for 85 receiving yards as the 49ers defeated the Tennessee Titans 25–23. He appeared in 11 games without a start during his rookie campaign and finished 16 receptions for 257 receiving yards.[9] Head coach Kyle Shanahan praised Bourne's improvement over his rookie year.[10]

2018 season

Bourne entered camp as a backup wide receiver. Head coach Kyle Shanahan named him the fifth wide receiver on the depth chart to start the 2018 NFL season, behind Pierre Garçon, Marquise Goodwin, Trent Taylor, and Dante Pettis.[11]

On September 16, 2018, Bourne caught his first career touchdown reception on a four-yard pass by quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during a 30–27 victory against the Detroit Lions.[12] On October 28, 2018, Bourne made his first career start after Pierre Garçon aggravated a knee injury. Bourne finished the 49ers’ 18–15 loss at the Cardinals in Week 8 with a season-high seven catches for 71-yards. In Week 15, he caught four passes for a season-high 73 receiving yards as the 49ers lost 14–9 against the Chicago Bears.[13] Bourne finished the 2018 NFL season with 42 receptions for 487 yards and four touchdowns.[14] He led all of the San Francisco 49ers’ wide receivers in receiving yards and receptions.[15]

2019 season

In the 2019 season, Bourne had 30 receptions for 358 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.[16] Bourne tied with George Kittle for the most touchdown receptions on the team with five.[17] The 49ers finished with a 13–3 record and earned the #1-seed for the NFC Playoffs. In the divisional round against the Minnesota Vikings, he had three receptions for 40 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 27–10 victory.[18] He had a quiet day with a single reception for six yards in the 37–20 victory over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship.[19] The 49ers reached Super Bowl LIV, but they lost 31–20 to the Kansas City Chiefs. Bourne had two receptions for 42 receiving yards in the game.[20]

2020 season

On April 6, 2020, Bourne was re-signed to a one-year, $3.259 million contract.[21] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 4, 2020,[22] and activated two days later.[23] He was placed back on the list on November 9,[24] and activated again on November 13.[25] In the 2020 season, Bourne had 49 receptions for 667 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in 15 games and five starts.[26]

New England Patriots

2021 season

On March 19, 2021, Bourne signed a three-year, $15 million contract with the New England Patriots.[27]

During Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys, Bourne had a 75-yard touchdown on his only reception of the game, as the Patriots lost 35–29 in overtime.[28] In Week 7 against the New York Jets, Bourne threw his first career touchdown pass, a 25 yarder to receiver Nelson Agholor. He also had 4 receptions for 68 yard in the game, as the Patriots won 54–13. In a Week 10 45–7 win against the Cleveland Browns, Bourne had 4 receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown; the 98 yards were a career high in a game for Bourne. In Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans, Bourne had five receptions for 61 yards and two touchdowns, including a 41 yarder, and helped the Patriots win 36-13, the team's sixth straight victory. He finished the season with a career-high 55 catches for 800 yards and five touchdowns.[29]

2022 season

Bourne entered the 2022 season third on the Patriots depth chart. On December 5, he garnered attention for criticizing team decisions and play-calling after a loss to the Buffalo Bills.[30] He finished the season fourth on the team with 35 catches for 434 yards and one touchdown.[31] [32]

2023 season

During Week 1 of the 2023 season, Bourne caught six passes for 64 yards and two touchdowns during a 25–20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.[33] In Week 8, Bourne suffered a torn ACL during a loss to the Miami Dolphins.[34] He was placed on injured reserve on October 31, 2023.[35]

2024 season

On March 21, 2024, Bourne signed a three-year contract extension with the Patriots.[36]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesReceivingRushingFumbles
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
SF11 0 16 257 16.1 54 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
SF16 8 42 487 11.6 33 4 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
SF16 0 30 358 11.9 30 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
SF15 5 49 667 13.6 49 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
NE17 5 55 800 14.6 75 5 12 125 10.4 17 0 1 1
NE16 2 35 434 12.4 41 1 6 39 6.5 29 0 2 0
NE8 5 37 406 11.0 36 4 1 4 4.0 4 0 1 1
Career 99 25 264 3,409 12.9 75 21 19 168 8.8 29 0 5 2

Postseason

YearTeamGamesReceivingRushingFumbles
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
SF3 0 6 88 14.7 21 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
NE1 1 7 77 11.1 43 2 1 14 14.0 14 0 0 0
Career 4 1 13 165 12.7 43 3 1 14 14.0 14 0 0 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kendrick Bourne - 2016 - Football . August 6, 2023 . Eastern Washington University Athletics . en.
  2. Web site: Spotrac.com: Kendrick Bourne Transactions . July 28, 2020 . Spotrac.com.
  3. Web site: Spotrac.com: Kendrick Bourne contract . July 28, 2020 . Spotrac.com.
  4. Web site: Maiocco . Matt . May 4, 2017 . 49ers Sign 6 Draft Picks, 18 Undrafted Free Agents . June 9, 2018 . NBCSports.com.
  5. Web site: Fucillo . David . June 13, 2017 . 49ers roster breakdowns, 90-in-90: WR Kendrick Bourne . July 28, 2020 . NinersNation.com.
  6. Web site: Cohn . Grant . September 5, 2017 . 49ers unofficial depth chart for Week 1 . July 28, 2020 . 49ers.pressdemocrat.com.
  7. Web site: Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers - November 5th, 2017 . November 6, 2017 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  8. Web site: Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers - November 5th, 2017 . July 28, 2020 . pro-football-reference.com.
  9. Web site: Kendrick Bourne . October 5, 2018 . NFL.com.
  10. Web site: Kyle Shanahan saw great improvement from WR Kendrick Bourne . October 5, 2018 . Ninersnation.com. March 27, 2018 .
  11. Web site: Fucillo . David . September 4, 2018 . 49ers depth chart vs. Vikings puts the "un" in unofficial . July 28, 2020 . NinersNation.com.
  12. News: September 16, 2018 . 49ers highlights: Kendrick Bourne scores easy touchdown . en-US . USA Today . October 5, 2018.
  13. Web site: Pro Football Reference: Kendrick Bourne (2018) . July 28, 2020 . pro-football-reference.com.
  14. Web site: Kendrick Bourne 2018 Game Log . July 1, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  15. Web site: 2018 San Francisco 49ers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports . August 6, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  16. Web site: Kendrick Bourne 2019 Game Log . July 1, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  17. Web site: 2019 San Francisco 49ers Statistics & Players . July 1, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  18. Web site: Divisional Round - Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers - January 11th, 2020 . July 1, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  19. Web site: NFC Championship - Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers - January 19th, 2020 . July 1, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  20. Web site: Super Bowl LIV - San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 2nd, 2020 . July 1, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  21. Web site: April 6, 2020 . Bourne signs one-year tender to remain with 49ers in 2020 . July 1, 2020 . NBCS Bay Area.
  22. News: November 4, 2020 . 49ers Place WR Kendrick Bourne on Reserve/COVID-19 List . 49ers.com . December 6, 2020.
  23. News: November 6, 2020 . 49ers Activate Four From Reserve/COVID-19 List . 49ers.com . December 6, 2020.
  24. News: Alper, Josh . November 9, 2020 . 49ers put Kendrick Bourne back on COVID-19 list . NBCSports.com . December 6, 2020.
  25. News: Wagoner, Nick . November 13, 2020 . San Francisco 49ers WR Kendrick Bourne cleared to play after COVID-19 testing saga . ESPN.com . December 6, 2020.
  26. Web site: Kendrick Bourne 2020 Game Log . August 6, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  27. Web site: March 19, 2021 . Patriots Sign 10 Free Agents . Patriots.com.
  28. Web site: Dallas Cowboys at New England Patriots - October 17th, 2021 . August 6, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  29. Web site: Kendrick Bourne 2021 Game Log . August 6, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  30. https://nesn.com/2022/12/patriots-bill-belichick-dismisses-kendrick-bourne-criticism-play-calling/ Bill Belichick Dismisses Kendrick Bourne’s Criticism Of Patriots Play-Calling
  31. Web site: 2022 New England Patriots Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports . August 6, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  32. Web site: Kendrick Bourne 2022 Game Log . August 6, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  33. https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/09/10/kendrick-bourne-feels-patriots-can-play-with-any-team-after-eventful-performance/ Kendrick Bourne feels Patriots can ‘play with any team’ after eventful performance
  34. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38779541/source-patriots-leading-receiver-kendrick-bourne-torn-acl Source: Patriots' leading receiver Kendrick Bourne has torn ACL
  35. Web site: Patriots Place WR Kendrick Bourne on Injured Reserve. Patriots.com. October 31, 2023.
  36. Web site: Patriots Re-sign WR Kendrick Bourne; Sign Unrestricted Free Agent S Jaylinn Hawkins. Patriots.com. March 21, 2024.